Ink & Independence

From whalers’ hands to the Oval Office, scrimshaw has a surprising but strong patriotic story! In honor of America’s 250th, explore how American whalers used whalebone to show pride in our country’s liberty. See historic examples from the museum’s ​collection, then sketch, etch, and ink your own scrimshaw-style ​keepsake with your own creativity!

No Registration Required.

We are a proud participant in the Suffolk County 250 Anniversary Passport program. Bring your passport to the program and get a passport stamp! You can buy your Passport from Amazon or download it at suffolk250.org.